Put your startup on the Techstars Startup Week Map
Techstars Startup Week Tashkent is coming to Humo Arena. From November 24 to 26, the arena turns into a city of founders, investors, and corporates, and your startup can have its own spot on the main street.
Booths are free. Spots are limited.
Why join
Techstars Startup Week is the first festival in the region where business and technology meet. Over three days, it brings together more than 5,000 people:
- Founders from Central Asia, the Caucasus, and beyond
- Local and international investors looking for their next deal
- Banks, fintechs, telecoms, and corporates looking for partners and pilots
- The Techstars alumni network and government partners
What you get
- A free booth at StartupBase Alley, the startup district of Humo Arena
- A live audience that can try your product, ask questions, and become your first users, partners, or investors
- Visibility in the festival program and in the media
Who should apply
We're looking for startups that are ready to show, not just tell.
You're a good fit if:
- You have a working product or MVP that people can try
- You have proven sales
- Your team can be at the booth for all three festival days
- You solve a real problem and know who your customer is
- You know what you want from the event: investors, a pilot, partners, or users
How we select
A committee reviews every application and selects 25 startups.
| Criteria | What it means |
|---|---|
| Product | Can a visitor try it or see it work in under 2 minutes? |
| Traction | Users, customers, revenue, or pilots relative to your stage |
| Problem & Market | A clear problem, a clear customer, and room to grow |
| Team | A committed team that can present the product with confidence |
| Investment Readiness | Where you are with funding and what you're looking for |
| Fit with the Event | What you can offer the audience and what you want from it |
We also make sure the street is diverse, representing different industries, stages, and regions.
How it works
- Apply - Submit your application by November 16. It takes about 10 minutes, so have your pitch deck ready.
- Selection - The committee reviews applications and announces the results by November 16, 2026.
- Prepare - Selected startups receive a booth brief and a content session with our media team.
- Show up - Your booth is waiting at Humo Arena.
Must-haves (Pass / Fail)
- A working product or MVP, not just an idea or slides
- The team can staff the booth for all three days
- A registered company
- Relevant to the audience: founders, corporates, banks, investors, and creative economy professionals
- Proven sales
Final call to action
The city is open. Claim your spot.
Free booth. More than 5,000 visitors. One street full of opportunity.